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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

Israel's Strike on Hamas Leader Raises Concerns for Fragile Truce

A recent Israeli strike has put a spotlight on the shaky ceasefire in Gaza. Khalil Al-Hayya, a key figure in Hamas, spoke out about the situation. He confirmed that Raed Saed, a high-ranking Hamas commander, was killed in the attack. This event has raised questions about the future of the truce. Sa

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Dec 14 2025POLITICS

Trump's Strong Support for Israel Recognized at Gala Event

Last week, the Israel Allies Foundation (IAF) celebrated President Donald Trump at its annual Chairman’s Gala in Washington, D. C. The event highlighted Trump's impactful policies towards Israel, including recognizing Jerusalem as its capital, moving the U. S. Embassy, and acknowledging Israeli cont

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Diplomatic Shuffle: Iran and Lebanon's Foreign Ministers Switch Plans

Lebanon and Iran are playing a game of diplomatic musical chairs. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji turned down an offer to visit Tehran, but he didn't slam the door shut on talks. Instead, he sent an invitation for Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to come to Beirut for a chat. Araqchi, w

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Saudi Arabia's Big Wins and Misses with Trump

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had a successful visit to the White House. He got most of what he wanted from President Trump. The US and Saudi Arabia made big deals on defense, trade, and technology. This shows how much power the Crown Prince has. He also got the US to drop a key de

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Gaza Peace Plan: UN Talks Begin, But Will It Work?

The United Nations Security Council is set to start discussions on a U. S. -proposed resolution. This resolution supports President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. It also suggests creating a temporary governing body and an international peacekeeping force for Gaza. The U. S. has shared this draft w

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

US Warns Israel: No West Bank Takeover

Recent events have put Israel in a tough spot. The US has made it clear that any move by Israel to take control of parts of the West Bank would mean losing all support from the US. This warning came from none other than former US President Donald Trump, who said Israel would face serious consequence

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Israel and Hamas Clash in Rafah

In a recent turn of events, Israel has launched strikes in southern Gaza, accusing Hamas of breaking the ceasefire agreement. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Hamas militants fired an anti-tank missile and gunfire at IDF troops who were working to dismantle terrorist infrastructure in t

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Gaza Talks Heat Up as Trump Weighs In

In the middle of the ongoing Gaza conflict, former U. S. President Donald Trump has been vocal about the need for a ceasefire. He's been pushing for a deal that would stop the fighting and bring back hostages held by Hamas. Trump's social media posts have been clear: he wants action and he wants it

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Jun 22 2025POLITICS

Global Response to U. S. Strikes on Iran: A Mixed Bag

The United States' decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities sparked a wide range of reactions worldwide. Some countries expressed alarm and called for restraint, while others saw it as a necessary move. The Middle East, in particular, had a varied response. In Saudi Arabia, officials watche

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Jun 21 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise: Iran, Israel, and the US Dance on a Powder Keg

The Middle East is on edge. Iran has issued a stern warning to the US. If America joins Israel in attacks, it would be a grave mistake. This threat came from a high-ranking Iranian official. He spoke in Istanbul at a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. This gathering happened after I

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